The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

104: Chapter 104 Jiang Beiyuan defeats Zhao Yan in three breaths, displaying his might.”Clan Chief, I won.”

Jiang Feng’s voice was steady, betraying little emotion, yet the knuckles clutching the Bronze Token were slightly white, revealing the lingering excitement in the young man’s heart.

Jiang Chen slowly turned around, his eyes, as deep as the starry sky, fixed on him. His gaze seemed to penetrate the young man’s seemingly calm exterior, reaching the sharp edge hidden within his bones and blood.

He did not speak immediately. Instead, he raised his hand, and his thin fingers gently rested on Jiang Feng’s head. A warm stream of spiritual energy flowed like a clear spring into the young man’s limbs and body, smoothing and softening the Meridians that had been strained by the continuous fierce battles.

”Mhm.”

It was still that light response, but it caused Jiang Feng’s tense shoulders to instantly slump, as if a thousand catties of weight had been lifted.

He then began to help Jiang Xueqin sort out her physical exhaustion.

The surrounding Jiang Family Clan Members had already seen Jiang Feng and Jiang Xueqin return and quickly gathered around. Their faces were full of excitement and pride, and their overlapping praises rose and fell.

”Jiang Feng is truly the Qilin Child of our Jiang Family! Nine battles, nine victories.”

”The little girl Xue Qin is also excellent; she made it into the top three on her first try.”

”Haha, Jiang Feng, Xue Qin, you two are truly the Twin Pillars of our Jiang Family. With you here, the Jiang Family will become stronger and stronger in the future.”

”With the Clan Chief overseeing us, and Geniuses like Jiang Feng and Xue Qin, the rise of our Jiang Family is just around the corner!”

”The right to borrow from the Royal Armory is a huge Opportunity. Jiang Feng, Xue Qin, you must definitely glimpse Peerless Profound Methods from it!”

”You’re wrong about that. With the Clan Chief here, how could the meager foundation of the Royal Family compare to what the Clan Chief bestows? If the Royal Family’s treasures were so good, how could Huangfu Qingquan lose to Jiang Feng?”

Jiang Chen’s gaze swept over the cheering Clan Members, and everyone instantly quieted down.

Jiang Chen lightly tapped Jiang Feng’s forehead with his fingertip. His voice was not loud, but it clearly suppressed all the noise.

”Winning is good, but you must remember that being first in the Qingfeng Martial Meet is merely the glory of a corner of the Yuan Kingdom; it counts for nothing.”

Jiang Feng was stunned. He looked up at Jiang Chen, and a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.

Jiang Xueqin was the same, looking curiously at the Clan Chief, wondering why the Clan Chief would say such a thing!

Jiang Chen withdrew his hand, clasped them behind his back, and looked toward the Foundation Establishment Stage Fighting Platform, where the battle was in full swing in the distance.

Spiritual energy roared there, and rays of light filled the sky. The duel between two Foundation Establishment Cultivators had reached a fever pitch. One of them was the Direct Descendant of the Zhao Family, whose opponent was now at the end of his rope, being forced back step by step by the Zhao Family’s Direct Descendant.

”The vastness of this world is far beyond what you can imagine.”

Jiang Chen’s voice carried a sense of antiquity, yet was imbued with absolute certainty.

”The Yuan Kingdom is too small. Outside the Yuan Kingdom, there are the vast and endless Barren Lands, and even more top Sects with Legacies spanning ten thousand years. There, young Geniuses who reach Qi Refining in one day, Foundation Establishment in one month, and Golden Core in one year are everywhere. If you become complacent because you are the champion of the Yuan Kingdom today, the day you step outside the Yuan Kingdom, you will only be a frog in a well, making yourself a laughingstock.”

Jiang Feng gripped the Bronze Token in his hand. The warmth in his palm transmitted through the token, instantly calming him down.

He recalled the approval in the eyes of the Golden Core True Person when he received his award, the wary gazes of the Golden Core Family Heads on the Viewing Platform, and his own high spirits during his nine consecutive victories. At this moment, he actually felt a little ashamed.

Although he didn’t know if what the Clan Chief said was true, because he had never heard it before, he chose to believe it, because the Clan Chief had never disappointed them.

Moreover, thanks to the Clan Chief, every Clan Member of the Jiang Family was making rapid progress. Although the gap between them and the Geniuses outside the Yuan Kingdom that the Clan Chief mentioned was huge, they could still see their own improvement.

”The Clan Chief’s lesson is correct. Jiang Feng understands.”

He bowed respectfully, his attitude becoming even more deferential.

”This Disciple will never become arrogant or complacent because of this small achievement. In the future, I will definitely leave the Yuan Kingdom, venture into the true world, and bring glory to the Jiang Family.”

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

”It’s good that you understand. Although the Royal Armory is good, remember not to be greedy and try to grasp everything. The Heaven and Earth Profound Origin Art you Cultivate is still too Low-grade. Tonight, I will bestow upon you a better Cultivation Technique. Xue Qin, the same goes for you. Your performance this time was good, so consider this your reward.”

”As for entering the Royal Armory two days from now, don’t be dazzled by those flashy Martial Skills. Choose what suits you best, and that will be enough.”

”We will bear the Clan Chief’s Instructions in mind.”

Just then, a huge explosion erupted on the Foundation Establishment Stage Fighting Platform. The Zhao Family’s Direct Descendant’s opponent was sent flying by a palm strike, spitting blood as he crashed to the ground, completely losing the strength to fight again.

Before long, the ten figures still standing on the Foundation Establishment Fighting Platform were the ten people whose rankings were about to be decided.

Then another round-robin battle began. The first top five were Zhao Yan of the Zhao Family, Fifth Elder Jiang Beiyuan, the Young Man surnamed Li from the Tianxuan Sect and his accompanying Strong Man, and another young man named Tianxing.

Following this, they fought each other in decisive battles. Jiang Chen felt no surprise that the Fifth Elder could reach this stage. If he couldn’t, it would be too unworthy of the Grand Elder, given his strength of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage from the Twelfth Level of Qi Refining on his own.

Moreover, he had the powerful Heaven and Earth Profound Origin Art combined with the Nirvana Sword Art. One must know that even for the Royal Family of the Yuan Kingdom, Profound Rank Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills were extremely precious.

For other small Families, possessing Yellow Rank Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills was already a blessing.

The fighting progressed quickly. This time, the Fifth Elder encountered Zhao Yan, the Direct Descendant of the Zhao Family, in a duel.

As soon as the two stepped onto the Fighting Platform, Zhao Yan rushed forward, enveloped in raging flames. The Blazing Sun Art was executed to its limit, and his palm strikes carried scorching heat waves, vowing to end the fight quickly.

Jiang Beiyuan, however, remained calm. He silently activated the Heaven and Earth Profound Origin Art, and a layer of Dark Spiritual Light appeared around him as the Nirvana Sword Art quietly gathered momentum.

”You’re courting death!”

Zhao Yan roared, and his Blazing Flame Palm fiercely struck toward Jiang Beiyuan’s chest.

Jiang Beiyuan neither dodged nor retreated. With a twist of his wrist, the Nirvana Sword Art suddenly unsheathed. A solidified Sword Light pierced the air, accurately striking the flaw in Zhao Yan’s palm strike.

With a soft ”crack,” Zhao Yan’s blazing spiritual energy instantly scattered. He was struck as if by a heavy blow, sent flying backward to crash heavily onto the edge of the Fighting Platform, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, unable to get up again.

In just Three Breaths, the battle was over.

”Jiang Beiyuan wins!”

The voice of the supervising Golden Core True Person rang out, and the Zhao Family’s Camp instantly erupted into chaos.

The Zhao Family Clan Members, who had just been full of anticipation, instantly turned pale. Their eyes widened in fury as they stared intently at Jiang Beiyuan on the Fighting Platform, their eyes laced with venom, as if they wanted to devour him alive.

Zhao Kun was so angry that his whole body trembled. He slammed the armrest and roared, ”Trash!”

The surrounding Zhao Family Disciples also started shouting insults at the Fifth Elder on the platform, their fists cracking loudly. If not for the Restriction blocking the Fighting Platform, they likely would have rushed up to fight desperately.

High up on the Viewing Platform, the Emperor of Yuan Kingdom took in the entire scene. The hand holding his wine cup paused slightly. A hint of undisguised appreciation flashed in his eyes as he looked at Jiang Beiyuan. The corner of his mouth curled slightly, and he praised in a low voice:

”What a Jiang Family. I didn’t expect that besides those two children in the Qi Refining competition, their strength on the Foundation Establishment side is also not to be underestimated.”